Chapter-7

Dante

“Sir there is a call for you.” I was sitting in my office when my secretary informed me.

“Who is it?” I questioned

“It's from the Romano Mansion, Mr. Romano Sr. is not feeling well.” What, what happened now?

“Cancel all the meetings I had today and clear my schedule.” I ordered as I walked away.

I got in the car as I left for the Romano Mansion. I haven't met grandpa at all after returning from abroad , and it wasn't like I didn't want to, it's just that I didn't have any time.

Busy between DR corporations and Romano enterprises and this betrothal, I had zero chance to go and meet grandpa. But I know that in fact even if I do go and see him he is only gonna talk about my marriage and I rather not prefer that topic.

Arriving at the mansion I saw two doormen at the front gate. As soon as they saw me they opened the gate hurriedly when I got in, all the servants along the way greeted me.

Ignoring everyone I walked straight towards the front of the room but as I was about to knock suddenly a voice came from inside “ Come in.”

I pushed open the door and continued to walk in. The room was brightly lit with the sunlight shining on a tall man of his senior age, he turned around as he looked at me for a while and spoke in an extremely frosty tone of voice.

“I thought you wouldn't come home at all.” I looked at him, his sideburns had turned grey, but his falcon-like likes still commanded respect. I pulled a gentle smile as I replied.

“I haven't seen you in a long time grandpa. You look as strong as ever.” He looked at me knowing that I had seen through his intentions of lying to me, just to bring me home.

But because of his big ego, he still snorted coldly as he slammed the table in front. “Cut the crap. Tell me what did you really think when you returned without telling me? Do you still treat me as your grandpa?”

I knew very well what he was angry about. He received the news of me coming back a month ago but yet when I didn't come to see him, it angered him more. I had my eyes around him all the time and I know that he is a hot-tempered man, afterall he was a well known soldier once.

“It was boring abroad, so I came to help you.” I looked at his startled expression as I continued. “ You will allow me to help you, right?”

“You help me?” He repeated my words looking suprise, as he didn't expect me to say such.

I nobbed at him as his expression eased up and he coughed softly while he looked at me for a while before speaking.

“Just tell me what you want. I know you have a favour to ask, I’ll give you whatever I can.” I shook my head as I walked aside and picked up the still steaming cup of tea and took a sip.

My grandfather doesn't say it but I know he is happy to see me after a long time otherwise he wouldn't have prepared the two cups of freshly brewed tea. A smile spread across my face as I looked at him and said.

“I don't need any favour or help from you. I am capable of handling my problems myself. What I need is for you to enjoy your tea and rest well.”

He still looked at me with some doubt as he asked again. “ Is it really nothing you need help with?” I shook my head again reassuring him that there is nothing.

“Hmm, since there is nothing that you want from me. I have something that I want from you.” I looked at him with some curiosity. What is it that grandpa wants from me?

“What is it grandpa, tell me I will do it for you.” Grandpa rarely ever asks anything from me after my parents death he sended me abroad so I don't have to deal with shit here. So if he needs something I will bring it for him.

“I have noticed that you rarely go to any banquets or parties with other well known families. And that you also refused to go to the Mr Williams art gallery he invited you to.” Well I am not much of a social person, unless it's for business I prefer not to go to those parties.

“If that's what you want I will try to attend some banquets related to the Romano family. And I will also attend Mr Williams art gallery.”

“That's not the problem.” If not this then what does he want?

“I noticed that you go alone to these banquets. Don't you have a date or someone you like to bring to these parties?” Ohh so this was his plan all along, I should have known no wonder he asked for a favour he knew I wouldn't have agreed.

“Grandpa I have told you millions of times that I am not interested in any of this stuff.” He looked at me with a serious face as he asked.

“Are you gay? If you are then at least tell me I will still support you.” His statement made me laugh, if only he knew.

“I am not gay grandpa. If I was, I would have told you, also it's just that no one seeked my interest yet.” I replied

“Then I don't see any problems, I want you to go with a partner to Mr. Williams art exhibition, a female partner.” He said remarking the word female, he is smart and he knows me well.

“But grandpa” before I could complete he cut me off by saying. “I don't know anything. If you can't find a date for yourself, then I will for you.” He said as he stood up and walked away.

He doesn't listen to anyone. I massaged my temple as I thought about it, I don't want to upset him.

I thought about it, I don't have someone who would not cling to me and think we are a thing just because I invited her to a party with me.

Leaving the mansion I sat in my car as one of my trusted men Alex started driving. He looked at me through the rear view mirror as I fiddled with my dragger. It's an old habit of doing whenever I am stressed.

“Boss is everything ok with Mr. Romano Sr. you seem tense.” he asked as he drove back to my house.

“Yeah he is alright. He just wants me to bring someone to Mr. Williams party, and I don't have someone who doesn't expect much from just an hour of roaming together.” He looked at me again through the mirror as he frowned.

“You can bring Ms. Mancini she is a good option plus you both don't.” he stopped as I can see his hesitation on what he is about to say.

“We what? Would you care to continue?” I looked at him as he got a little nervous. Why does he think that Mia is any different from the other women I can call to.

“What I mean boss is that she is the only woman who doesn't like you and you still have a betrothal so it's a safe option.” I scoffed as I looked at him. What does he mean by that she doesn't like me?

“And how do you know if she likes me or not?” he chuckled as I raised my brows. He shut his mouth the instant and apologised.

“Boss it's just that she doesn't behave like women who like you. She roasted you on your face so it's obvious.”

“You seem to have enough of your life Alex. I guess it's time to end it.” He looked at me with wide eyes as he shook his head continuously, zipping up his mouth he continued the drive. If he wasn't one of my closest men, he wouldn't even have a chance to complete his first sentence.

Taking a long breath I thought about it as I grabbed my phone without thinking twice. I messaged Mia to meet me at one of the cafes I own near the royal elite institute. I got her number earlier.

Alex is right, she is the safest option. It's not like I have any right now but still. I hope this time we can come up with a deal where we both agree and incomplete a conversation.